Explore the Family Name Ripoll
The meaning of Ripoll
Catalan: habitational name from a place in northern Catalonia, the site of a famous medieval monastery, originally named with the Latin elements rivus ‘stream’ + pullus ‘dark gray’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Julio, Luz, Emilia, Ignacio, Jose, Juan, Manuel, Agustin, Angel, Francisco, Javier, Jorge.
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How common is the last name Ripoll in the United States?
The surname Ripoll has seen a rise in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, Ripoll was ranked 42,134th, but by 2010 it had risen to 40,261st, an increase of 4.45%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased from 485 in 2000 to 544 in 2010, marking a surge of 12.16%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,134 | #40,261 | 4.45% |
| Count | 485 | 544 | 12.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ripoll
Shifting towards ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting changes. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 52.16% to 59.38%. Meanwhile, those identifying as White decreased from 41.44% to 33.09%. There were also small increases among those identifying as Black (from 4.95% to 5.15%) and new entries among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those of two or more races, although these groups remain relatively small. The percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 52.16% | 59.38% | 13.84% |
| White | 41.44% | 33.09% | -20.15% |
| Black | 4.95% | 5.15% | 4.04% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.47% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.92% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |